Technical Director, Events

Post Date

Nov 20, 2023

Location

Los Angeles,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

90015
US
Oct 19, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Technical Advisor

Req #

PHX-665957

Pay Rate

$60 - $90 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Technical Director (TD), Events is responsible for making sure that all technical aspects of an event are carried out in a timely fashion. This includes coordinating the event technology, lighting and video production, the audio experience (both in-person and online), and handling any technical details needed during events. The TD is responsible for managing the flow of special events according to client requests and specifications. TDs coordinate with various suppliers and organizations to plan the event and identify resources that meet quality standards. They also discuss progress updates with the client and adjust plans to stick with the budget limitations and timetables. They must have excellent communication and organizational skills, especially in interacting with various people, to ensure that the event would run smoothly and efficiently. Facilitates, engineers and produces live event coverage, recording and live streaming events for web publication and broadcast.

Required Skills & Experience

* Experience in scheduling and coordinating crews in the set up and tear down of equipment in a concert, event or entertainment environment; including operating and maintaining commercial audio systems.

* Extensive knowledge of engineering both single and multi-camera event coverage for web broadcast.

* Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization

* Knowledge of and experience with; Dante audio routing, Ross Carbonite video switching/routing, Zoom Conferencing, ETC lighting console experience, and Barco video processor.

* Experience producing and directing multi-camera audio visual events in a high-profile environment

* Experience with video conferencing, including 'legacy' and Zoom meetings, webinars, Events, webcasts, and live streaming

* Knowledge of cinematography principles, digital media formats and streaming methods.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.